Erin Meier

Erin Meier replied to "new discussion - how effective are masks?" in the TB Infection Control community.

Thanks Ed - I too look forward to the study. Erin Meier Kudjip Nazarene Hospital Papua New Guinea

Erin Meier started a discussion "IPT after TB treatment" in the MDR-TB Treatment & Prevention community.

I was interested in reading that for pts who have completed TB treatment, that they are recommending at least 6 months of IPT following treatment. I serve in Papua New Guinea, and our current national guidelines, don't include this. Currently, we decide if they have active TB or not, and either treating or giving IPT for 6 months. I have also have had patients, both with and without HIV, who have had negative symptoms, but ...

Erin Meier replied to "Science Magazine highlights "A Push to Fight Cancer in the Developing World"" in the Endemic Non-Communicable Diseases community.

I agree. I am a FP doc in Papua New Guinea, with no oncology expertise and no one to turn to in my country for help. I have a book with some basic guidelines which I follow, but usually don't have enough chemo meds to treat the pts, as it isn't a priority for the country to stock the meds. I have treated over 30 cancer pts in 3+ yrs, and almost all have died. ...

Erin Meier replied to "Science Magazine highlights "A Push to Fight Cancer in the Developing World"" in the Endemic Non-Communicable Diseases community.

I have found this to be true also. Going to the city, for the specialists, isn't feasible when they don't have funds to get there, and just because they go, doesn't mean they will be cared for well. Innovative strategies and thinking outside the box is definitely important. In 3rd world settings without the resources of 1st world medicine, we can't be expected to be able to follow all the new guidelines, recommended blood tests ...

Erin Meier replied to "Science Magazine highlights "A Push to Fight Cancer in the Developing World"" in the Endemic Non-Communicable Diseases community.

here in png we have some guidelines - in the sense of a Cancer in PNG book. which gives us regimens and tells us what cancers we should try and treat with chemo, radiation, surgery or palliative care. it sure helps a lot, but it doesn't account for not having the meds that are mentioned, or the pts not being able to go for radiation due to funds or no availability where we have our ...